Cassandra Smith - Böcker

This book covers ethical behaviour in the online classroom. Written for distance education students in higher education worldwide, the book serves as a guide for students in the e-classroom in examining ethical theories and behaviour. A number of salient questions are addressed: What is ethical? What does ethical behaviour consists of in an e-classroom? What are violations of ethics in the e-classroom? Students will have the opportunity to review real-life ethical dilemmas in the online classroom, state their positions by engaging in discussion, and reflect on the repercussions of unethical behaviour. The way students define ethical behaviour can impact how they engage with other online learners: students who view and react differently to the world may learn and respond differently. The book also explores opportunities for applied ethics, definitions of a successful online learner, and critical thinking concepts.Presents real-life scenarios to allow the reader to understand the reality of ethical issues onlineIncludes the critical thinking circle, an original design by the author highlighting external and internal factors that influence adult students' ethical decision-making processWritten for the adult student to meet his or her degree goals in the online learning environment